Need help with ruling

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I personally agree with your line of thinking. This is why I don't like strict enforcement of string bet or one chip rules. If you can immediately clarify intent, no harm no foul.

However, what you stated is sadly not how it is everywhere. In my room, here's how it would likely go...

Case 1: Player B gets the pot. The other players whine and moan. The floorman comes over and waggles his finger.

Case 2: Player B gets the pot. It didn't touch the magic muck.

Case 3: Player A gets the pot. Pixie dust dissolved B's cards.